Naomi's Journey to Senegal

Current Location

Senegal

Hi! My name is Naomi Richards and I am a health volunteer with the Peace Corps in Senegal, in West Africa. I  am excited to share my journey with you all!

Logbooks

A tributary of The Gambia river runs just south of my town.
Last Week in Senegal

I hope that in reading this logbook, you can get a sense of my surroundings here in Senegal and can understand a little bit about the cadence of village life. Enjoy!

Journals

I miss my first host family with whom I spent almost a month and a half with last year while I was learning the Pulaar language and culture.
Redefining Family: How the Pulaar People Embrace Fluid Kinship

My journey in Senegal has been heavily influenced by the two host families I have lived with over the past year. Take a peek into the prominent family dynamics that have shaped my experience here!

Field Notes

A typical lunch bowl for about six people will look like this. Usually there is some leftover rice that is given to a neighbor, saved for dinner or eaten as a snack between meals.
Flavors of Terenga

In this field note, I explore local dishes and how culture and tradition play into the shape of food in my village in Senegal.

Albums

My cohort is called a 'gaal' as this is a local word for boat, signifying that we are all in this together.
The Peace Corps Volunteer Experience

My journey here in Senegal would not be possible without the Peace Corps program or the many wonderful people I've met and the experiences I've had along the way.